2015 Subaru Forester Lease Questions

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Practical me says go with the 2.5i & save the $1,440 over the term of the lease. It is a pretty decent car for about $300 per month. The other me (the one that traded in the TSX for the BMW) says that the $40 per month spread is $10 per week of cheap entertainment:) We are going to a friend's BBQ on Saturday who has an XT, so I'm going to have to take it for a spin around the block.

@kyfdx‌ Sorry...meant XT Touring. I was quoted the XT Touring with eyesight & nav, MSRP of $36,935 at invoice of $34,122 with MF .00135 & 62% residual for 36/10k. Payment of $461 with taxes & fees all rolled in (lease in TX). 42mo/10k at .00120MF & still 62% residual bringing the payment down to $398/mo with all TTL & fees rolled in. Sound about right?

Only thing due at signing is first month payment--in this case $398. I haven't actually been into the dealer yet to see a breakdown of fees. Hoping to get that via email this morning once they open. FYI for those unfamiliar with TX leases, we have to pay tax on the full sale price of the vehicle, not just the depreciation value, so in this case 6.25% on top of $34122. I'm calculating about $500 in fees to bring the monthly payment up to $398/month.

@club619 said:
1. XT Touring with Nav & Eyesight--link here
2. Lease would be in TX (quoted .0012MF & 62%)
3. MSRP $36935
4. Sale price: $34122 (stated as invoice price)
5. Term: 42mo 10k/yr
6. Only thing due at signing is first month payment--in this case $398. I haven't actually been into the dealer yet to see a breakdown of fees. Hoping to get that via email this morning once they open. FYI for those unfamiliar with TX leases, we have to pay tax on the full sale price of the vehicle, not just the depreciation value, so in this case 6.25% on top of $34122. I'm calculating about $500 in fees to bring the monthly payment up to $398/month.

On a 42 month, 10K/yr lease, the residual should be 58%. 62% is the 36mo, 10K/yr residual. The .00120 MF is correct. Check the residual with your dealer.